Honey Mustard Salmon Delight (Print View)

Oven-baked salmon fillets glazed in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Honey Mustard Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels.
04 - Generously spoon the honey mustard sauce over each fillet, spreading evenly to cover the tops.
05 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The honey mustard glaze gets slightly caramelized in the oven, creating this glossy, almost sticky coating that tastes restaurant-quality but takes barely any effort.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and comes together in under 30 minutes, so it works just as well for a casual weeknight as it does when you're trying to impress someone.
02 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before saucing it—any excess moisture will prevent that beautiful glaze from sticking and caramelizing the way it should.
  • Don't skip the fresh lemon juice in the sauce; it's what keeps everything from tasting one-note and heavy.
03 -
  • Buy salmon that looks vibrant and smells clean and fresh, not fishy—this one ingredient sets the tone for the entire dish.
  • Whisk your sauce while the oven preheats so you're not scrambling when it's time to coat the fillets.
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